Description
Description
Restore the proper seal on your refrigerator door with this genuine OEM door gasket, part number 2188450A, manufactured by Whirlpool. This gasket ensures a tight seal around the fresh-food compartment door to prevent cold air leakage, reduce frost build-up, and keep your appliance energy efficient. Because gasket shapes, retainer bar styles and mounting methods can vary by model and production year, please check with your maintenance technician to confirm that 2188450A is correct for your appliance’s full model number and that the gasket is indeed the component needing replacement. theacoutlet.com+2Repair Clinic+2
Features & Benefits
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OEM-specified seal: Designed to meet Whirlpool’s original specifications for fit, shape, material and magnetic strip. Repair Clinic+1
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Helps maintain temperature: A good gasket keeps cold air in and warm/humid air out, reducing compressor run time and improving efficiency.
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Reduces frost & condensation: Prevents excess moisture from entering, which helps avoid frost accumulation in the cabinet. theacoutlet.com
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Cost-effective fix: Replacing just the gasket is far less expensive than replacing the door liner or full door assembly.
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Straightforward installation (once compatibility verified): Remove the old gasket, inspect retainer/rail/bar, install new 2188450A gasket, ensure proper fit and closing performance.
Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement
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You feel a draft or warm air at the perimeter of the refrigerator door when closed.
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Frost or ice forming around the door edges or inside the fresh-food section near the seal.
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The door doesn’t close flush, or you see light behind the closed door gasket (in a dark room).
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The gasket is visibly cracked, torn, worn, or the magnetic strip is weakened.
If you observe any of these conditions, have your maintenance technician verify that the gasket is the failing part and confirm that part number 2188450A is correct for your model.
Compatibility / Partial Model Notes
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Part number 2188450A is listed as a fresh-food door gasket for Whirlpool refrigerators. Repair Clinic+1
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According to supplier listings, it replaces or corresponds to older part numbers such as AP3092355, PS328693 and others. mccombssupply.com
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Because door liner dimensions, hinge types, retainer bar lengths and production years differ across models, it is essential to verify your appliance’s full model number (including suffix letters) and compare your old gasket’s measurements and mounting method before ordering.
Cross Reference
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Compatible/replacement part numbers: AP3092355, PS328693. mccombssupply.com
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Some listings reference older part numbers such as 1105497, 1119565, 1122828, 14210321 as previously used in some models. Repair Clinic
Compatibility Notes
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Matching the entire appliance model number is critical—even if your old gasket looks identical, the retainer bar or mounting tabs may differ across years or regions.
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After installation, verify that the door closes properly, the gasket sits flat, there are no gaps, and the compressor doesn’t run excessively. If the door frame or hinge is bent, or the retainer bar is damaged, you may still experience sealing issues even with a new gasket.
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Installation tip: Clean the gasket rail/retainer thoroughly before installing the new gasket, warm the gasket slightly (if recommended) to make it more pliable, align at top center and press firmly into place all around, then close and observe for uniform contact.